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# [What Is a Keylogger?](https://sagunwrites.hashnode.dev/what-is-a-keylogger?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Learn what a keylogger is, how it records keystrokes, what information it can capture, and why it poses a serious privacy risk.

Jul 31 · 3 min read · sagunwrites.hashnode.dev  
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